On Grace And Emma's Confirmation Day!

What an absolutely wonderful day! The weather was gorgeous, the service incredible, and hte fact that Bonnie spoke about each of the confirmands during their actual confirmation was beyond special! Thank you to everyone who was there, be it in-person or online, to celebrate this special day! Our girls are so incredibly lucky to be surrounded by so much love! xo  

On Easter Sunday

 

Our day began bright and early with the Easter Sunrise service run by the confirmation class. 

The service was over in just under twenty minutes, which was lovely given that it was twenty-nine degrees out! The teens all did a fabulous job, and it was a perfect way to start our Easter Sunday! After the sunrise service, Bonnie had invited David, the girls and me to join her for breakfast! We were grateful to be able to spend time with her before heading back across the street to get ready for 10:00am festival worship! 

After breakfast we set the 'Twas the Morning of Easter story walk up! 

The girls relax with some bubbles before everyone arrives. 

Our traditional family picture. I had heels on for the service but switched afterward to help bring the cross out (though by the tume I got there they already had it outside). 

We left when it was dark so I didn't get a picture first thing in the morning but by the time we got home the sunlight was perfect for picutre taking! 

Realized after I took the first picture that I had forgotten the Bonne Maman hazelnut chocolate spread I ordered for their Easter baskets! 

Funny that I ordered this sweet bunny before Violet was part of our family! 

And one that was reporesentatie of Clover (though that was ordered for that very purpose)! 

Sweet Miss Violet, one of our very own Easter bunnies! 

Everything about yesterday was absolutely lovely! From the weather, to the company, to two wonderful services, to the joy that the Easter baskets bring and our two sweet buns, we couldn't have asked for a more fabulous day! Happy Easter, friends! We hope your day was just as wonderful as ours was! xo 

On Easter Eve

 

When you are married to the Director of Children's Ministry you get drafted for all sorts of projects. Like building a cross for the congrgation to flower on Easter Sunday! 

This one is about a foot taller than the one he made for Plymouth Church many years ago. We weren't keen on how short that one turned out so he went a bit bigger this time and it feels better to all of us! David did such an outstanding job! 

Grateful to Trader Joe's for the fllower haul! 

And much like husband's get drafted when their wives are the Director of Children's Ministry, daughters get drafted too when their mama is. So incredibly grateful to have such amazing helpers in Dave and the girls! 

While Grace prepared the flowers for the cross, Emma assembled Easter treat bags for all the children for tomorrow. 

The flowers are ready! So excited to bring this tradition to the congregation! I hope they love it as much as we do! 

I pulled out the girls Easter baskets to prepare them for the morning and we couldn't resist putting Violey in! She has been part of our family for one week and she is an absolute perfect addition and a toal sweetheart!

And, of course, we can't leave Miss Clover out! 

Wishing everyone celebrating a very happy Easter eve! xo